Those Who
Host  Lose the Most

The
Those Who Host Lose the Most public awareness campaign was created in
2006 by substance abuse coalitions in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
The campaign is designed to raise awareness of the dangers and legal ramifications
of providing alcohol to individuals under the age of 21.

As
an adult:

You
cannot give alcohol to anyone younger than 21 under any circumstance,
even in your own residence, even with their parent's permission.

You
cannot knowingly allow a person younger than 21, other than your own
child, to remain in your home or on your property while consuming or
possessing alcohol.

Your
residence.... Your responsibility.

If
you break the law:

You
face a sentence of up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.

Your
driver's license can be suspended for 6 months.

You
can be sued if you give alcohol to anyone younger than 21 and they,
in turn, hurt someone, hurt themselves or damage property.

Things
you can do:

Refuse
to supply alcohol to youth.

Actively
supervise parties when youth will be attending.

Make
sure alcohol is not brought into your home or onto your property by
underage youth.

Talk
to other adults about not providing alcohol at events youth will be
attending.

Create
alcohol-free opportunities and activities in your home so youth will
feel welcome.